DETROIT – On an eventful night during which Patrick Kane became the NHL’s all-time leading American-born scorer, Alex DeBrincat also reached the 30-goal mark for the fifth time in nine seasons Thursday during the Detroit Red Wings’ 4-3 shootout loss to the Washington Capitals at Little Caesars Arena.

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Kirk Maltby joined The Hockey News for some exclusive insights into his playing career, which included four Stanley Cup victories while also skating on the famed "Grind Line".

The 23-year-old forward will play for the Detroit Red Wings against the Colorado Avalanche at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday (1 p.m. ET; ABC, SNP, SNO, SNE). The Avalanche (35-8-9) lead the NHL. The Red Wings (32-17-6) are two points behind the Tampa Bay Lightning for first place in the Atlantic Division and Eastern Conference.

The Red Wings struggled offensively in their loss to the Kings, causing some angst in a tight Eastern Conference race.

DETROIT – Urgency was the word of the day Friday for the Detroit Red Wings. They’re feeling it after dropping two in a row at home (0-1-1). They need it at the start of games. They could use it on the power play.

Detroit hunts a second-line center and top-four defenseman, weighing veterans like Kadri and Coyle against star Robert Thomas while balancing cap and prospects.